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Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is embarking on the next round of strategic planning. In June 2022, the school board approved the current strategic plan, and this next plan will fu...

The countdown is here; we are less than one month away from the start of school! Fill your student's backpack with supplies that will set your student up for success. Find your sc...

Dear Members of the Rochester Public Schools Community, On April 29, 2025, Rochester Public Schools (RPS) received a letter from Murry Bessette in the Office of Planning, Evaluat...

Dear parents and caregivers of our future kindergarteners, Spring has finally arrived, and that means we are busy preparing for your kindergartener. Over the last few months, we ...

Dear parents and caregivers of our future kindergarteners, As the weather changes, we are starting to think about other changes that are coming up. We will continue to provide in...

“Mom, how do you spell uncle?” “Mom, what letters are in ‘pirate’?” “Mom, how do you write ‘To: Grandma, From: me’?” Starting when my oldest turned about four years old, I h...

Dear future RPS kindergarten students and families, It’s February, and winter seems a bit unpredictable. We are certain, however, that the first day of school for your soon-to-be...

Rochester, MN — Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is excited to announce the launch of a District and Student Data Dashboard . RPS uses data to improve our ability to increase stud...

Dear Rochester Public Schools community, In recent days, I've received many questions about whether or not RPS is going to change course on our efforts to create schools and a sy...

Young children are naturally curious. Their curiosity drives them to try new things and brings excitement to life. It helps them become more observant and encourages them to explo...

No parent is an island, and raising young children—while immensely rewarding—is never an endeavor that should be undertaken alone. Support is not just a luxury but a necessity for...

Dear Rochester Public Schools Parents, Staff, and Other Stakeholders, I am writing to share some thoughts on the referendum that was narrowly defeated last week. I also plan t...

For Immediate Release Rochester, MN – The Rochester Public School District faces some tough decisions following the November 7 b...

Though most of us don’t want to admit it, winter has arrived. We wanted to share with you our procedures should we have to have an unexpected school closing. Because these closure...

On the ballot this November, Rochester Public Schools is proposing a capital projects technology levy to harness the power of technology to accelerate learning, support teaching, ...

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Rochester Public Schools! It's everything Rochester Public Schools, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access document...

Originally published on June 28, 2023 Embarking on a journey beyond classroom walls, Michael Olson's fifth-grade class at Folwell Elementary reimagines education by connecting ...

Originally published on June 1, 2023 What are our elementary school students’ sparks? The Supt is in the halls yet again, this time visiting some of our elementary schools. Che...

Originally published March 6th 2023 How do our middle school students think about the future? Superintendent Pekel visited our middle schools to find out. Watch the second...

Originally published on February 21, 2023 Rochester Public Schools (RPS) was awarded $1.9 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to fund the School Based Menta...